State Could Enforce Minimum Standards
Manchester supt Neil Cross told a four-town school board meeting that failure to meet state minimum standards by July 1 would likely lead to withholding state aid and approval for the regional junior high. He could not predict exact Board of Education actions but said many factors would be considered in decisions. In a Tuesday telephone interview Dr Rupert Spencer of the state Department of Education commented.
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Manchester
Neil E. Cross
Cross
State Board of Education
Rupert Spencer
State Department of Education
Charles E. Gibson
Vermont
Spencer
Arlington
Burr and
Burton Seminary
State Board
Vermonter Rhodes Scholar Wins Williams College Award
William C. Clendaniel of Woodstock Vermont, a history major and accomplished viola player, becomes the 23rd Williams College student to win a Rhodes Scholarship since 1902. The 21 year old, an advanced placement entrant in European history, math and English, joins six other Rhodes Scholars from Williams selections across New England and the nation.
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Williamstown
Mass
Woodstock
Williams College
Clendaniel
New England
Williams
James B. Lindheim
New York City
David C., Rikert
Middlebury
Choate School
Berkshire Symphony
Benningtonian Named Organist at Local Church
Mrs. Lewie Dodge of Bennington was recently appointed organist at the First Congregational Church in Manchester. A Michigan State graduate, she joins the church music program with a background in organ studies and liturgical service.
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Manchester
Lewie Dodge
Bennington
First Congregational Church
Michigan State
Dodge
Holy Angels Academy
Traverse City
Mich
Michigan State University
Joseph Evans
F. Dudleigh Verner
Albion
James Ruthenrith
Charles Eve
University of Colorado
Lawson Jones
Asbury Methodist Church
Lansing
First Baptist Church
Christmas weekend in Troy ends with birthday and found relic
Walloomsne Mr and Mrs Gordon Hoag enjoyed a family weekend in Troy with daughter Susie Barringer turning 12. Oscar Stewart Sr found a parachute labeled U S Weather Bureau and a dead battery in a pine tree on Hoacre Farm. Mrs Dodge, a 1960 University graduate, has a rich music background and church service roles.
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Gordon Hoag
Edward Barringer
Troy
St. Francis de Sales Church Hall
Susie Barringer
Oscar Stewart Sr
Hoacre Farm
Stewart
U.S. Weather Bureau
Ray O-Vac
Peru Londonderry and Weston hold Christmas events
A union candlelight service for Londonderry and Peru will be at Peru Church on Christmas Eve at 6 30. A potluck supper for Operation Friendship visitors from International House their hosts and families in Peru Londonderry and Weston will be on Dec 27 at 6 p m at the Londonderry Church. The school Christmas program included A Christmas Carol and songs and recitations Wednesday evening. Youth group caroled Sunday evening for Peru neighbors with cocoa at the Raymond Farnum home. Home for the holidays from boarding schools are Daulton and Catherine Mann William De Schweinitz and Anna Dibble. Pfc Donald Beers USMC phoned family from near San Diego Thursday and left Friday for Okinawa before heading to Vietnam. Raymond Farnum corrected to not Raymond Hulett. recovering after appendectomy. Mrs B A Annable of New York City mother of Seanard Woodard visiting for holidays.
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Londonderry
Peru
International House
Weston
Richard Pryce
Raymond Farnum
Daulton
Catherine Mann
William de- Schweinitz
Anna Dibble
Donald Beers
USMC
Julius Beers
San Diego
Okinawa
Vietnam
True Spirit of Christmas Pageant Shines at St Marys Academy
Grade 3 pupils at St Marys Academy Hoosick Falls performed in a pageant titled The True Spirit of Christmas on Sunday night. Soldiers themed group included Timmy Smith Bobby St Hilaire Bobby Milliman and Tony Martorello among the performers.
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TOY Soldiers
St. Mary’s Academy
Hoosick Falls
Soldier Boys
Timmy Smith
Bobby St. Hilaire
Bobby Milliman
Tony Martorello
Christmas Party at Jermain Methodist Church
White Creek residents are invited to a Friday 8 pm Christmas party at Jermain Methodist Church. The Sunday School presents a program with recitations plays songs and a pageant ending with a birthday cake for Jesus. refreshments will be served and Santa will attend. Mr and Mrs Albert Gulley purchase Bennett and Sesson store and take possession from Mr and Mrs Charles Niles.
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Jermain Methodist Church
Santa
Jesus
Albert Gulley
Bennett and Sesson
Charles Niles
Woman’s car fire ends as she drives away smoking
Sterling Colorado UPI report says firefighters arrived to find no blaze after a car fueled by smoke was driven off by the owner before help could reach it. No injuries or damage reported.
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Sterling, Colo
UPI
Bennington Banner contact and subscription rates
The Bennington Banner lists newsroom and advertising numbers and provides subscription pricing for Vermont and nationwide mail services. It notes daily publication except Sundays and holidays, a Bennington address, and UPI affiliation for local and dispatch content.
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Bennington Banner
Main St
Bennington
The
Banner Publishing Corporation
United Press International
UPI
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Ringheiser
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Nev
Vrs
LE Wil Dodge
Benningtonian
Walloomsne
Bertha Hoag
Streamliner Portable
Remington
Evans’ News
Gigi
Dial
Men’s & Boys
Shaffe's Men’s Shop
Alice Dibble
Raymond Hulett
Rutland Hospital
B.A., Annable
Seanard Woodard
Fleanor Niles
Elm St. Bennington
NOVEC
Inc
U.S
Nichols
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